Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Night Safari uses a timed-entry slot system and popular slots — especially the 7:15pm slot on weekends — sell out. Booking online is strongly recommended, especially during school holidays and public holidays.

Is the tram included in the standard ticket?

Yes. Every standard Night Safari admission ticket includes one complimentary guided Safari Adventure Tram ride with audio commentary in English.

Can I take photos inside Night Safari?

Photography is permitted for personal use, but flash photography is strictly prohibited as it disturbs nocturnal animals. Tripods and drones are also not allowed. A mirrorless camera with a wide-aperture lens will serve you well.

Is Night Safari suitable for young children?

Yes. The tram ride is ideal for young children and seniors. Children under 3 enter free. The park is dark, which some very young children may find intimidating. Consider the 7:15pm slot so you're in the park before it gets very late.

Is Night Safari wheelchair accessible?

Most of the main pathways and the tram route are accessible. Wheelchair hire is available (~S$8). Some trails may have uneven terrain, so contact Mandai directly for the most detailed access map before your visit.

How early should I arrive for my timed entry?

Arrive around 15–30 minutes before your selected entry slot to allow time for ticket validation and getting oriented. If you arrive around 6:30pm, you can prepare for the walking trails and tram, which start at 7pm.

Can I bring a bag or backpack?

Lockers are available at the pick-up and drop-off point for storing belongings. Medium lockers cost S$12 for the first 3 hours, while extra-large lockers cost S$18 for the first 3 hours. Check the attraction's current bag restrictions before arrival.

Is food available at Night Safari Singapore?

Yes. Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant offers local and Asian favourites, Indian cuisine, grilled food, beverages and desserts. The restaurant operates from 6pm to 11pm, with last orders at 10:30pm.

What is the best time to visit Night Safari Singapore?

Arriving around 6:30pm is a practical choice, as it gives you time to enter before the walking trails and tram begin at 7pm. If the first tram queue is crowded, you can explore a walking trail first.

What are the opening hours of Night Safari Singapore?

Night Safari is open daily from 6pm to 12am. Last entry is at 11:15pm. The walking trails and Safari Adventure Tram begin at 7pm.

What is the address of Night Safari Singapore?

Night Safari is located at 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, within Mandai Wildlife EAST. You can reach it by the M2 Khatib Bus from Khatib MRT Station or by taxi, private-hire car or your own vehicle.

Plan Your Visit to Night Safari Singapore

Night Safari Singapore is the world's first nocturnal wildlife park, offering a chance to explore animal habitats after dark. Located within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the park is home to over 900 nocturnal animals across four walking trails and a complimentary Safari Adventure Tram ride. Most visits take around 3 hours, though exploring the trails and catching an animal presentation can extend your evening. This guide covers everything you need to plan your visit, from getting there and choosing tickets to navigating the trails and knowing what to see.

Quick overview: Night Safari Singapore at a glance

When to visit: Night Safari is open daily from 6pm to 12am, with last entry at 11:15pm. The walking trails and Safari Adventure Tram begin operating at 7pm. Arriving around 6:30pm gives you time to enter and plan your evening.
Getting in: Standard non-resident tickets cost S$58 for adults and S$41 for children aged 3–12. Admission includes the complimentary tram ride. Booking a dated entry slot ahead of your visit is recommended.
How long to allow: Budget around 3 hours for the tram, walking trails, and an animal presentation. A more relaxed visit may take 3–4 hours.
When to go: Arrive early to make the most of the evening. The first tram departures can be crowded, so exploring a walking trail before boarding is another option.
What most people miss: Look out for Sunda pangolins along the Pangolin Trail and common palm civets along the Leopard Trail. These smaller nocturnal animals can be easy to overlook.

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Where & when to go

How do you get to Night Safari Singapore?

Night Safari is located within Mandai Wildlife EAST, a wildlife precinct in northern Singapore. It is approximately 17.6km from the city centre. You can reach the park by public transport, taxi, private-hire car, or your own vehicle.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

By MRT and shuttle bus: Take the North-South Line to Khatib MRT Station (NS14). Board the M2 Khatib Bus from Exit A to the Singapore Zoo bus stop (48131), near Night Safari.
By bus: Bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio or Springleaf MRT stations and bus 927 from Choa Chu Kang MRT station connect to Mandai Wildlife EAST.
By taxi or private-hire car: Use the Night Safari entrance at Mandai Wildlife EAST. Taxi and ride-hailing pick-up points are available in the precinct.
By car: Park at Mandai Wildlife EAST Carpark. Parking costs S$3 for the first hour, including a 20-minute grace period, and S$2 for every additional hour, capped at S$10 per entry.

Timings & entry slots

Opening hours: Daily, 6:30pm – 12:00am

Last entry: 11:15pm

Entry slots: 7:15 pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm, 10:15pm

Dining from 6:30pm (grab dinner before gates open)

Best time: Arrive at the 7:15pm slot on a weekday. Animals are most active early in the night, and weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends and public holidays. Avoid public holidays for a quieter experience. Visiting between November and March offers cooler temperatures, though the park is open year-round.

How much time do you need at Night Safari Singapore?

Visit type	Route	Duration	Walking distance	What you get
Highlights only	Entrance → Safari Adventure Tram → one walking trail → exit	1.5–2 hours	Short	A quick overview of the park with the tram ride and selected animal sightings
Balanced visit	Entrance → Safari Adventure Tram → Leopard Trail → Pangolin Trail → presentation → exit	2.5–3 hours	Moderate	A combination of tram exploration, walking trails and an animal presentation
Full exploration	Entrance → Safari Adventure Tram → all four walking trails → presentation → exit	3–4 hours	Longer	A more complete experience across the park's trails, animal habitats and evening entertainment

Which Night Safari Singapore ticket is best for you

Ticket type	What’s included	Best for	Price range
Night Safari entry ticket	Admission to Night Safari with complimentary tram ride	A straightforward evening visit where you want full flexibility to explore at your own pace	S$58
Night Safari + tram experience (standard)	Entry + guided tram safari through multiple zones	A first visit where you want a structured overview before exploring walking trails	S$63.65
2-Park Combo (Night Safari + Singapore Zoo / River Wonders / Bird Paradise)	Entry to two Mandai parks with flexible scheduling	A same-day or next-day plan to experience both daytime and nighttime wildlife	S$80
Mandai multi-park combo (4 Parks)	Access to Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, and Bird Paradise	A full Mandai itinerary across 1–2 days where you want maximum value and coverage	S$98
Night Safari + Singapore attractions combo	Night Safari + attractions like Gardens by the Bay or Universal Studios Singapore	A multi-attraction itinerary combining wildlife with city highlights	S$100.28

How do you get around Night Safari Singapore?

Night Safari is a trail-based nocturnal wildlife park with four walking trails and a complimentary Safari Adventure Tram. The trails offer closer views of animals in their habitats, while the tram provides a broader overview of the park with English audio commentary.

Walking trails

Leopard Trail: Largest collection of Southeast Asian wildlife. Leopards, lions, civets, and porcupines. A park highlight.
Pangolin Trail: Meet native Southeast Asian species including the critically endangered Sunda pangolin, Asian small-clawed otter, and slow loris.
Tasmanian Devil Trail: Journey to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Home to sugar gliders, Tasmanian devils, and brush-tailed possums.
East Lodge Trail: Where Africa meets Asia. Malayan tigers, aardvarks, and savannah species side by side with tropical animals.

Safari Adventure Tram

The tram takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on crowd levels and conditions. It operates from 7pm to 11:20pm and is included with admission. Some trams have dedicated wheelchair spaces.

Maps and navigation tools

Attraction map: Download the official Night Safari map before arrival to identify the walking trails, tram stations, restrooms and animal habitats.
Mandai app: Use the app's wayfinding map to plan your route.
Signage: Follow the park's directional signs to move between trails and the presentation venue.

Night Safari highlights: What not to miss

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Safari Adventure Tram

~30 min · 6 geographic zones

A guided tram journey through moonlit habitats spanning the Himalayas to Southeast Asia. Spot tapirs, elephants, and lions roaming freely — the easiest way to cover the whole park.

📍 Departs near entrance

Clouded leopards & Asiatic lions

Most thrilling trail · Walk-through exhibits

Dense jungle boardwalks past clouded leopards and lions. Two walk-through exhibits let flying foxes and flying squirrels glide directly overhead — a rare open encounter.

📍 West segment

Sunda pangolin

Critically endangered · 5 residents

The world's most trafficked mammal. Seen up close on a revamped 280m trail. Night Safari was the first facility globally to breed Sunda pangolins in captivity, in 2011.

📍 Pangolin Trail, southeast

Creatures of the Night

7:30 · 8:30 · 9:30pm · +10:30pm weekends

A 20-minute live show where binturongs, spotted hyenas, and otters demonstrate natural behaviours. Book seats two hours ahead — fills up fast on weekends.

📍 Night Safari Amphitheatre

Indian rhinoceros feeding

S$12 add-on · Min. height 1.2m

Hand-feed one of Night Safari's one-horned giants from a safe platform. One of the park's most memorable up-close encounters — alongside Malayan tigers and Asian elephants on the same trail.

📍 East Lodge Trail

Tasmanian devils & marsupials

Australia & New Guinea · Conservation programme

Meet four Tasmanian devils, part of the international Save the Tasmanian Devil Programme — plus wallabies, sugar gliders, brush-tailed possums, and kiwis in an outback setting.

📍 Tasmanian Devil Trail, northeast

Chawang the Asian elephant

Singapore's largest resident · Free-roaming at dusk

Night Safari's beloved icon — rescued in Malaysia, now Singapore's largest wildlife park animal. Watch the herd at their most active as darkness falls across the open habitat.

📍 East Lodge / tram zone

Facilities & accessibility

Man pushing woman in wheelchair along Jardin Secret path.

Lockers: Medium lockers (60.5 × 35.5 × 43cm) cost S$12 for the first 3 hours and S$4 for every additional hour. Extra-large lockers cost S$18 for the first 3 hours and S$6 for each additional hour.
Restrooms: Restrooms are available around the park. Refer to the attraction map for their locations.
Dining: Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant offers local and Asian favourites, Indian cuisine, grilled food, beverages and desserts. Most dining outlets operate from 6pm to 11pm, with last orders at 10:30pm.
Gift shop: Gift shops near the entrance offer souvenirs and merchandise.
Water refill stations: Available at multiple locations. Bring your own water bottle.
Seating and rest areas: Seating is available at selected locations, including dining and presentation areas.
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available within the attraction.
First aid: AEDs are available at the main entrance and East Lodge. Guest Services can assist if you feel unwell.
Nursing rooms and diaper-changing facilities: Available within the attraction. Ask staff for assistance.
Rain protection: Ponchos and umbrellas are available at the gift shop.

Accessible restroom sign with wheelchair symbol and arrow.

Mobility: Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. Some tram carriages have dedicated wheelchair spaces.
Tram access: Wheelchairs and strollers may need to be folded and placed in designated areas during the ride.
Visual impairments: The park offers an English audio commentary on the tram. Sensory-friendly maps are available to help visitors plan their routes.
Cognitive and sensory needs: Download the sensory-friendly map to identify quieter areas and locations with stronger sensory inputs.
Families and strollers: Strollers can be rented (S$ 8), with a maximum child weight of 15kg for the standard stroller. Walking routes may require additional time.

Mother and daughter feeding elephants at a zoo.

Time tip: Plan around 2–3 hours with younger children and prioritise the tram ride and one or two walking trails.
Facilities: Stroller rentals, nursing rooms, diaper-changing facilities, restrooms and complimentary wheelchairs are available.
Engagement tip: Encourage children to spot animals along the walking trails and listen to the tram's audio commentary.
Logistics: Bring insect repellent, a water bottle and rain protection. Keep children supervised throughout the visit.
After your visit: Consider staying at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree for a nature-focused stay near the wildlife attractions.

Rules & practical tips

What you need to know before you go

Entry requirements: A valid admission ticket and selected entry time slot are required. Keep your booking confirmation ready for validation.
Bag policy: Lockers are available at the pick-up and drop-off point. Check the current bag restrictions before arrival if you are carrying large luggage.
Re-entry: Confirm the current re-entry policy with the attraction before planning to leave the park during your visit.
Children: Children must be supervised by an adult throughout the attraction.
Smoking: Night Safari is smoke-free. The designated smoking point is outside the attraction entrance.
Animal interaction: Do not shout, tease, chase, feed or throw objects at animals. Stay on designated walking paths.
Photography: Personal photography is permitted, but flash photography and flashlights are prohibited because they can disturb or startle wildlife.
Tram safety: Remain seated and keep your hands and feet within the tram during the ride.
Mobility devices: Personal mobility aids are permitted. Personal mobility devices such as e-scooters and skateboards must be used only on designated cycling paths around the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Dress code

Night Safari does not list a formal dress code for standard admission. Casual clothing is suitable for the visit.

Good to know:

The park is outdoors, and the walking trails may be wet or slippery after rain. Insect repellent and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Walking trails and tram rides begin at 7pm, not at the park's 6pm opening.
Seat reservations for Creatures of the Night open 2 hours before the presentation.
Flash photography and flashlights are prohibited.
Stay on designated trails and do not interact with animals unless an authorised experience permits it.

Practical tips

Book your admission slot ahead: Night Safari uses timed entry. Choose your preferred slot online, particularly if you want to attend the earliest Creatures of the Night presentation.
Plan your evening around the tram: The first tram departs at 7pm, and each ride takes approximately 30 minutes. If the queue is long, explore a walking trail first.
Reserve presentation seats: Creatures of the Night seating opens 2 hours before each show. Book only a presentation time that is at or after your admission slot.
Bring insect repellent: The park's outdoor habitats can expose visitors to insects, especially along walking trails.
Prepare for rain: Singapore's tropical weather can bring sudden showers. Carry a poncho or umbrella, and seek shelter during heavy rain or lightning.
Have dinner before entering: Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant opens from 6pm, but Mandai recommends eating before your visit so you can focus on the trails and tram.
Stay hydrated: Carry a reusable water bottle to use at the park's water refill stations.
Download the app: Use the Mandai app for wayfinding and to plan your route between trails and presentations.

Explore nearby

Night Safari is part of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, which makes it convenient to combine your evening visit with other wildlife attractions in the precinct. Singapore Zoo and River Wonders are located within Mandai Wildlife EAST, while Bird Paradise is in Mandai Wildlife WEST.

🐘 Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo is a natural daytime pairing with Night Safari. Explore the zoo's animal habitats during the day, then return in the evening for nocturnal wildlife. The two attractions are in Mandai Wildlife EAST.

🐟 River Wonders

River Wonders offers a river-themed wildlife experience with freshwater habitats and aquatic animals. It works well as a daytime visit before Night Safari, especially if you want to explore more of Mandai in a single day.

🦜 Bird Paradise

Bird Paradise is another wildlife attraction within Mandai Wildlife Reserve. It is worth adding to a multi-day itinerary if you want to explore more animal habitats and bird species.

Eat & Shop at Singapore Night Safari

Yakitori skewers grilling over charcoal embers in Japan.

On-site: Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant

Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant is the main dining option at Night Safari. Its rustic, kampung-inspired setting offers local and Asian favourites, Indian cuisine, grilled dishes, beverages and desserts. The restaurant operates daily from 6pm to 11pm, with last orders at 10:30pm.

Dining options

Local and asian favourites: Local dishes and Asian meals at Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant.
Indian cuisine: Indian food options, including vegetarian choices.
Grilled delights: Grilled food, including satay.
Beverage and dessert bar: Drinks and desserts.
Ben & Jerry's: Ice cream and sweet treats.

Pro tip: Have dinner before starting your walking trails. The park's main dining outlets are near the entrance, so eating beforehand helps you make the most of your evening inside.

Woman selecting a panda toy from a store shelf.

Buzz Buzz Shop (Entrance Area): A pop-up retail store near the entrance offering Asia-inspired keepsakes and travel essentials. Ideal for quick souvenir picks before or after your Night Safari visit.
Night Safari Shop (Entrance Area): The main gift shop with a wide range of wildlife-themed merchandise, including plush toys, apparel, and souvenirs inspired by the park’s nocturnal animals.
Tram Station Photo Kiosk (Station 4): Pick up customized photo souvenirs from your tram safari experience. A great stop to collect printed memories before exiting the park.

Tip: Visit shops after 10pm for a more relaxed browsing experience with fewer crowds.

Is it worth staying in the area?

Staying near Mandai Wildlife Reserve is useful if you are visiting several wildlife attractions over multiple days. Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is located within the precinct and offers convenient access to the parks.

The resort features 338 rooms, nature-inspired accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, an infinity pool and a Rangers' Club for children.

Price point: The resort is positioned as a luxury accommodation option.
Best for: Families, wildlife enthusiasts and visitors planning an extended stay around Mandai.
Consider instead: Singapore's city-centre neighbourhoods if you want easier access to shopping, dining and other urban attractions.

FAQs

Most visitors spend 2.5–3 hours. The tram ride is about 30 minutes; each walking trail adds another 20–40 minutes depending on pace. Budget extra time if you want to catch a keeper talk or the Twilight Performance.

Plan Your Visit to Night Safari Singapore

Quick overview: Night Safari Singapore at a glance

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Getting there

Timings

Tickets, tram & visit routes

Facilities, rules & tips

Where & when to go